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How do people with dementia respond to different types of art? An explorative study into interactive museum programs

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  18 December 2018

I. Hendriks ,
F. J. M. Meiland ,
K. Slotwinska ,
R. Kroeze ,
H. Weinstein ,
D. L. Gerritsen  and
R. M. Dröes
I. Hendriks
Affiliation:
Department of Psychiatry, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam University Medical Centres, VUmc, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
F. J. M. Meiland
Affiliation:
Department of Psychiatry, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam University Medical Centres, VUmc, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
K. Slotwinska
Affiliation:
Department of Psychology, University of Leiden, Leiden, the Netherlands
R. Kroeze
Affiliation:
Department of Psychology, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
H. Weinstein
Affiliation:
Department of Neurology, OLVG West, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
D. L. Gerritsen
Affiliation:
Department of Primary and Community Care, Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre, Radboud Alzheimer Centre, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
R. M. Dröes*
Affiliation:
Department of Psychiatry, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam University Medical Centres, VUmc, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
*
Correspondence should be addressed to: R. M. Dröes, Department of Psychiatry, VUmc GGZ-inGeest dienst onderzoek en innovatie, Oldenaller 1, Postbus 74077, 1070 BB, Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Telephone: +31-20-7885454. Email: rm.droes@vumc.nl
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Abstract

Objectives:

Various art programs are available for people with dementia. These have been shown to contribute to the patient’s quality of life. But are all types of art suitable for this purpose and for the target group? This study investigated whether responsiveness during museum programs depends on the type of art work shown and/or characteristics of the person with dementia, such as severity of dementia or specific cognitive impairments.

Method:

A cross-sectional observational study was conducted in which the responsiveness of people with dementia to different types of art was investigated as part of a study into the implementation of the Unforgettable program, an interactive guided museum tour program in Dutch museums for people with dementia.

Results:

The appreciative and active responsiveness and interaction with others during the program appeared related to the severity of dementia, to specific cognitive impairments, and to type of artworks. People with more severe dementia responded less to art than people with mild dementia. Artworks with more natural elements revealed less interaction with others. Artifacts (i.e., objects not originally meant as artworks) evoked more reactions than artworks.

Conclusion:

The study results are important to take into account when designing and offering art programs for people with dementia. Knowing which type of art works appeals most to (subgroups of) people with dementia will contribute to the optimization of art programs for this target group and to their active participation in such programs.

Keywords

DementiaPsychosocial interventions
Type
Original Research Article
Information
International Psychogeriatrics , Volume 31 , Issue 6: Issue Theme: Frailty, Cognition, and Mental Health , June 2019 , pp. 857 - 868
Copyright
© International Psychogeriatric Association 2018 

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